March weather forecastMatugama, Sri Lanka

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Matugama, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Matugama's warmest period falls in March and April, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for March is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Matugama, Sri Lanka.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout March, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. In Matugama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286.9 days and collects up to 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Matugama is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March in Matugama, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during March leads to these instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March and April are identified as the warmest months in Matugama, Sri Lanka, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Matugama in March has an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Matugama.

The average relative humidity in March in Matugama is 77%.

In Matugama, during March, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

The average day length in March is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of March in Matugama, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 +0530.

The average sunshine duration in March in Matugama is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Matugama, Sri Lanka, are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

29.7°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.9km/h

9.6km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

6.9

1.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in March: 30.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

Average pressure in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Matugama, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).